The #1 dance song on October 17, 1986

Gotta See You Tonight By Barbara Roy

Other #1 songs on October 17, 1986

#1 Hit Song

When I Think of You
Janet Jackson

UK #1 Song

Every Loser Wins
Nick Berry

#1 R&B Song

Word Up
Cameo

#1 Country Song

Just Another Love
Tanya Tucker

Notable October 17 birthdays in the 1980s

Sasha Lopez
DJ
Born October 17, 1980

Sami Lepisto
Hockey Player
Born October 17, 1984

Shady Nate
Rapper
Born October 17, 1981

Karla Garcia
Model
Born October 17, 1990

Dudley O'Shaughnessy
Model
Born October 17, 1989

Yuko Oshima
Pop Singer
Born October 17, 1988

Nikki Lane
Country Singer
Born October 17, 1983